Ask a Librarian
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Chat Send an Instant Message (IM) to the reference librarians using the Ask A Librarian widget to the right, or with one of our IM services listed below. If the widget is currently offline, please send an email. | ||||||||||
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Text Send text messages to 412-532-6817. Only available during chat hours. CMU does not charge for this service. Standard text message rates apply. |
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Email A reference librarian will answer your questions at the first possible opportunity, usually within 48 hours. You can reach us in a variety of ways.By library: Arts, Hunt, Mellon Institute, or Sorrells By subject: Art, Architecture, Design, Music, Drama Business, Humanities, Social Sciences Biology and Chemistry Engineering and Sciences |
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In-Person Stop by any of our libraries for personal assistance. |
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Consultations Librarians are available to meet individually with University students, faculty, and staff. Please make an appointment with one of our Liaison Librarians. We also have research guides available. |
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| Privacy Notice Transcripts of email and chat reference questions and answers may be used by authorized library staff for research purposes. All identifying information will be removed. If you do not want a record kept of your information request, you may talk to a librarian in person or by phone. Please contact Afeworki Paulos if you have any questions regarding this policy. |




